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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2007; 13(35): 4755-4760
Published online Sep 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i35.4755
Table 2 Histological grades of iron storage from Deugnier Y and Turlin B[3-12]
Hepatocytic iron0, 3, 6, 9 or 12HIS
According granules size0-36
In each Rappaport area
Sinusoidal iron0, 1, 2, 3 or 4SIS
According granules size0-12
In each Rappaport area
Portal iron0, 1, 2, 3 or 4PIS
According to % of iron overloaded macrophages,0-12
biliary cells, and vascular walls
Total iron score0-60